dibble
11 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #46,770
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs
verb
make a hole with a wooden hand tool
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈɪbʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural dibbles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a wooden hand tool with a pointed end
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which no set out plants or to plant seeds.” web-def
- “a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs” wn-def
- “make a hole with a wooden hand tool” wn-def
- “To dib or dip frequently, as in angling. Walton.” web-def